smitten /ˈsmɪ.tn̩/ adjective3 •Made irrationally enthusiastic.One of the side benefits of such has been making the acquaintances of similarly smitten enthusiasts, and inevitably they are keen to share both plants and experiences. — 1980 •In love.“I’m a man, Violet,” he reminded her as they walked out to his car after making their goodbyes to their host. “I know a smitten man when I see one. Kemp’s got it bad.” — 2005 •Affected by an act of smiting.[A] smited man is a man struck; a smitten man is a man affected by the act of smiting: […] — 1850 formsmore smitten · most smitten